A Significant Event of the 1930's - The Sydney Harbour Bridge

A Significant Event of the 1930's - The Sydney Harbour Bridge

1. Why should we complete this in 1930's depression?

   • made for the future population: train line, multiple lanes, pedestrian walkway
   • offered employment when unemployment was high
   • cheaper labour than in boom times

2. It started in the booming 1920's

   • an icon - national for sydney and australia both in and outside australia. A sign of prosperity and hope
   • gave the public something to look forward to - 'grand opening', an 'event' (walk across it) - a morale booster for sydney people during the depression
   • linked the city - united both sides
   • sense of pride for australians - one of a kind design and architecture

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